NAVAL AIR FACILITY ATSUGI, Japan (Dec. 1, 2020) Vice Adm. Bill Merz, commander of U.S. 7th Fleet addresses the Chiefs' Mess at Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi, Japan in the base theater, Dec. 1, 2020. Merz is conducting fleet circulation visits to NAF Atsugi and NAF Misawa with a focus on discussing the U.S. 7th Fleet Warfighting Concepts and engagement with tenant commands and rotational deployers. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Rafael Avelar)